Time zone
West Africa Time
UTC offset
UTC+1
Daylight saving
No daylight saving time
Country
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Lagos is the largest city in Africa — 15+ million in the city, 24 million metro. One of the fastest-growing cities on the planet.
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Lagos is the birthplace of Afrobeats — Burna Boy, Wizkid and Davido have taken Lagos's sound to every corner of the globe.
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Lagos uses West Africa Time (UTC+1) — same offset as London in summer, making European business calls uniquely simple.
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Lagos sits on the Gulf of Guinea coast — the sun sets directly into the ocean every evening, creating dramatic golden hours over the lagoon.
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Lagos's Yaba tech district is Africa's most dynamic startup scene — attracting global VC investment and producing fintech companies at pace.
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Large parts of Lagos are built on water — the city spans islands and a vast lagoon. Boat transport is common and golden hour on the lagoon is spectacular.
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